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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,729.02, 384,805.62 and 183,512.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,729.02, 384,805.62 and 183,512.50 is: 253,352.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,729.02 : 384,805.62 = 183,512.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,729.02/384,805.62 = 183,512.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,729.02x = 384,805.62 × 183,512.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,729.02x = 70,616,641,340.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,616,641,340.25/278,729.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,352.31

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